Sri Lanka is pleasantly surprised at India's decision not to vote for the resolution, since they have voted for similar resolutions the past couple of times.

A total of 98 Indian fishermen who were in Sri Lanka's custody for alleged poaching will now be released. The arrests have created a friction between the neighbouring countries. India is Sri Lanka's largest trade partner.

Sri Lankan external affairs minister GL Peiris appreciated India's stand and said that the positive response will help both countries resume the meetings.

A total of 23 states voted in favour of international probe, while 12 voted against and 12 abstained.